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Also the mighty men of the armies: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,

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Why the Lists Differ

Commentators explain that the list of David's mighty men here is longer than the parallel list in 2 Samuel 23. This isn't a contradiction. Scholars suggest the Chronicles list may be from an earlier point in David's reign, while the Samuel list is from a later date, accounting for men who had died or been replaced. This shows how different biblical accounts can offer complementary perspectives.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 11:26

18th Century

Theologian

The list of names given here generally corresponds with the one in 2 Samuel 23:24–39, but it presents several remarkable differences.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:26–47

19th Century

Bishop

A catalogue of forty-eight “valiant warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:26

17th Century

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(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…